120 hours on the streets

By Russ Cooper

(Left to right) Nicco Gosmino, Maxence Guérin and Tim Knight.

"I only got four hours sleep last night, but I feel on top of the world," said a bleary-eyed and bundled-up Josh Redler, Concordia's Five Days for the Homeless co-chair, after his third night sleeping outside the GM Building. For all participating in the campaign to raise money for... - Read more

God on the airwaves

The convergence of media and religion

By Russ Cooper

Professor Jeremy Stolow

Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ. The 2005 Danish cartoon controversy involving illustrations of the Prophet Mohammed. How about ads on buses stating "God probably doesn't exist"? Now more than ever, the blending of religion and media is raising questions. Trying to make sense of this trend is what drives Communication Studies Professor Jeremy Stolow.

Liberal Arts College turns 30

By Russ Cooper

Those were the good old days...

Reminiscing back over its 30-year history, Liberal Arts College Professor and co-founder Fred Krantz remembers the institution's beginnings fondly. He nostalgically recalls a $3 000 donation from long-time LAC supporter Stan Tucker that would begin the legacy of Concordia's... - Read more

Youth Fusion making a difference in Montreal high schools

By Russ Cooper

2009 Youth Fusion team

Addressing drop out rates, delinquency, political disengagement and violence, Youth Fusion has connected students from Concordia with students from James Lyng and Pierre-Dupuy, two of Montreal's most disadvantaged high schools. The goal is to motivate high school students towards... - Read more

The Ellen Gallery opens the vault

By Karen Herland

Michèle Thériault knows having a strong and focused vision has been key to the national recognition earned by the Leonard and Bina Ellen Art Gallery. As director since 2003, she has seen funding through the Canada Council increase by... - Read more